The chart shows that Alaska consistently records the highest credit card debt per person, rising from $42 billion in 2018 to $46.5 billion by 2025, reflecting a steady annual increase. Connecticut follows, climbing from $39 billion to $42.5 billion during the same period. Virginia ranks third with debt growing from $38.5 billion to $41.7 billion, while New Jersey increases from $38 billion to $41.2 billion. Mid-range states like Maryland show growth from $37.5 billion to $40.8 billion, and Hawaii rises from $37 billion to $40.1 billion. Lower but still significant debt levels are seen in Colorado at $39.6 billion by 2025, Massachusetts at $39.1 billion, Georgia at $38.5 billion, and New York at $38 billion. The upward trend across all states highlights a consistent increase in credit card reliance over time, reflecting evolving consumer spending and borrowing behaviors nationwide.
| Labels | 2018 (USD) | 2019 (USD) | 2020 (USD) | 2021 (USD) | 2022 (USD) | 2023 (USD) | 2024 (USD) | 2025 (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 |
| Connecticut | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 |
| Virginia | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 41.3 | 41.7 |
| New Jersey | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.4 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.8 | 41.2 |
| Maryland | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.4 | 39.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 |
| Hawaii | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.4 | 38.8 | 39.2 | 39.7 | 40.1 |
| Colorado | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 37.9 | 38.4 | 38.8 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| Massachusetts | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.4 | 37.8 | 38.2 | 38.7 | 39.1 |
| Georgia | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.1 | 38.5 |
| New York | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.4 | 36.8 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 38 |
